About

SMA is pleased to announce that the 23rd Annual Focus on the Female Patient Conference Chaired by Dr. Veronica Piziak and Dr. Mark Martens will take place July 23-26, 2012, at the beautiful Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah, South Carolina!

Highlights

• Multi-Specialty, Interdisciplinary Learning in a Relaxed Atmosphere
• Added BONUS Session – The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
• Practical Information Immediately Applicable to your Practice
• An Interactive Opportunity for Meeting New Contacts and Sharing Knowledge
• Friendly, Expert Faculty Provide Comprehensive Lectures with Ample Opportunity for Q&A.

Why Choose SMA CME?

Because Southern Medical Association (SMA) has over 25 years of experience in providing high quality, accredited CME programming which meets and exceeds the needs of our attendees.  This commitment to excellence was recognized by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education with the November 2011 awarding of Accreditation with Commendation to the SMA.  This top ranking recognizes SMA as a learning organization and a change agent for the physicians it serves and demonstrates an environment in support of physician learning and change that is a part of a system for quality improvement.

Accreditation

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award

Southern Medical Association designates this Live activity for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. [Female Patient: 20.25; Patient-Centered Medical Home: 1.5]

New Pricing for 2012

A reduction in registration fees of $110 over the 2011 pricing is SMA’s way of recognizing the financial difficulties of the past year and providing an opportunity for you to attend this incredible meeting at Kiawah Island.

Learning Gap/Needs

Many new and updated practice guidelines have been released within the past year.  Some of the guidelines this activity will address include: new guidelines for the therapy of hypertension to better prevent cardiovascular disease in women; diagnosis of headache type;  anxiety and identifying the patient with addiction; and new information about osteoporosis management.  New FDA regulations will direct how providers order opiod therapy. Providers of care need knowledge of these changes to fulfill the practice guidelines in caring for their female patients. These topics and others of importance will be incorporated in this conference to address gaps in knowledge and competence for the improved care of women.

Purpose

This activity will discuss evidence relating to diagnosis, management guidelines, and new and controversal therapies of common diseases in women with an emphasis on practical clinical knowledge. The wide scope of the conference addressing women’s health relating to cardiovascular diseases, dermatologic problems, common psychiatric illnesses, and pain management in addition to a specialty track for obstetrics and gynecology is unique. The topics are selected by a needs assessment  and review of the current literature.

Target Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses specializing or certified in the areas of women’s health, gynecology, obstetrics, internal medicine, family or general medicine, geriatric medicine, emergency medicine, and preventive medicine should attend this conference. Other specialists treating a female patient population may also benefit from the wide array of topics presented during the conference.

Learning Objectives

Through a combination of evidence-based didactic lectures, case presentations, and faculty and audience Q&A and interaction, attendees will have the opportunity to gather and exchange information regarding current and emerging treatments in the top health threats and common complaints particular to women. After participating in this activity, participants should have increased knowledge and be more competent to

• Review and discuss diagnosis and management of diseases and conditions with special emphasis on women’s health
• Examine issues of concern within the specialty areas of obstetrics and gynecology in the management of female patients

See expanded activity information and individual objectives by lecture title in the Sessions section.

Conference Syllabus/Faculty Slides

Faculty slides are available exclusively for registered attendees via the conference website. A password will be provided prior to the conference.  If you prefer to have a “paper” copy, simply print handouts from the website.  Please note that printed versions of the faculty slides will not be provided at the conference. Onsite you will receive a flash drive with the faculty slides for easy reference post-conference, or on your laptop during the sessions (make sure you have plenty of battery time).

CME By The Week

Get a full week of CME at Kiawah Island by signing up for the SMA’s 15th Annual Conference on Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Management and Prevention, July 26-28.  For full program details, visit www.sma.org/osteo.  This full week of quality continuing medical education, combined with the beauty of Kiawah Island, will fulfill your CME needs in a relaxing location.

Contact Information

Conference sponsored by Southern Medical Association, an ACCME exemplary accredited provider.  For questions or special needs call 1-800-423-4992 or 205-945-1840, ext. 620.

SMA Cancellation/Registration Refund Policy

Conferences are subject to cancellation. SMA will not refund travel costs if the conference is cancelled. Refunds are not given for inclement weather. Registration fee refund requests must be in writing. A refund of your registration fee, minus a $50 administration processing fee, will be granted if notice is received by ten days prior to the conference date. After this time, no refunds will be granted.

Conference Registration Fees

Fee includes Female Patient conference attendance, PCMH attendance, faculty slides on flashdrive, CME/CE credit certificate, daily continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, and access to SMA’s on-line Women’s Health Community.